Day 3: Prepare Him Room

Advent Day 8: Old Familiar Carols Play

What sweeter music can we bringThan a carol, for to singThe birth of this, our heavenly king?

Amid the mall Muzak, we can still make out the melodies of ancient and beloved carols, nearly all of which have a religious story behind them. Here's how to reconnect with these sacred songs.

Quiz: Know Your CarolsWhich rock star recorded "Do You Hear What I Hear"? Which carol was written on the fly when a church organ broke? Take our quiz.

The 12 Best Christmas Carol RenditionsFrom Bing Crosby to Elvis to The Chipmunks, there are literally thousands of versions of traditional and contemporary Christmas carols. Check out Gospel Soundcheck blogger Joanne Brokaw's favorite Christmas carols as sung by Christian music artists.